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FRIDAY May 1, 2026Destination: Sidney Dairy Barn
Flavor: TBD
MEADOWBROOK PARK, RACE STREET PARKING LOT
7:05 pm - Gather & Socialize
7:15 pm - Departure
Sunset 7:47 pm , Moonrise 8:14 pm
All cyclists, all ages, all types of bikes are welcome!
Join us for a casual, fun ride.
Invite your riding buddy, or meet one, or ride solo.
PLEASE complete your ABC Quick Check BEFORE leaving your home! See doc in event post.
Join community cyclists on a 22-mile round-trip night bicycle drive departing shortly before sunset to enjoy both the sunset and moonrise over the prairie on a “pick your speed” trip over very low traffic country roads. Enjoy a stop at Sidney Dairy Barn (credit cards accepted) for ice cream and socializing before you head back on magical moonlit roads.
EVERYONE IS INVITED. This is a community event
It is not a sanctioned event by any bicycle club, group or individual.
Family, friends, co-workers, groups, individuals are invited.
Please invite at least ONE of your friends!
State law requires lights, and helmets are recommended.
An extra set of batteries for your lights is recommended.
** This is an unorganized community event. Unsanctioned, ride at your own risk**
Some folks may ride to Block and maybe beyond to enjoy the beautiful evening and into the night.
Cyclists are responsible for their own safety.
Illinois law requires the use of lights at night.
Wearing helmets is a VERY GOOD idea.
Choose a casual ride speed or a quicker pace.
For your safety, complete the attached ABC Quick Check before departure.
An extra set of batteries for your lights is recommended.
Why Is It Called the Flower Moon?
The full moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from many places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not solely to the full Moon.
There is a myriad of wildflowers which bloom in May in the Northern Hemisphere, where this traditional Full Moon name originated
Correct helmet fit is important for your safety. Watch here:
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meadowbrook Park, 2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802 Urbana, IL, United States
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